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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $77,455

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $68,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017
ModelC-ClassModel S
TrimC63 AMGP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $59,800 $140,000
Lighting Package 1,290  
Multimedia Package 2,790  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
AMG Leather Package 3,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 1,000
Proximity key 650  
Carbon fiber trim 2,590 250
Enhanced Autopilot   5,000
Leather seating surfaces   3,300
Panoramic sunroof   2,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   1,000
Lighting Package 1,200  
Multimedia Package 2,595  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
AMG Leather Package 2,874  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 0
Proximity key 605  
Carbon fiber trim 2,409 0
Enhanced Autopilot   0
Leather seating surfaces   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 15,050 12,550
Options (change) 13,998 0
Destination 905 1,200
Gas Tax 1,700 -7,500
Total Price $77,455 $146,250

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $63,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $78,291
Model Year20132017
ModelC-ClassModel S
TrimC63 AMGP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine451hp V8600hp E
TransmissionT7A1
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG92/105 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/45-19
Total Price$77,455$146,250
Adjustments for Features0-5,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,455$140,995

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20132017
ModelC-ClassModel S
TrimC63 AMGP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000
Automated lane change $300
Automated parking system, remote $200
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power charge port door $25
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Semi-autonomous driving $600
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
100 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000
High amperage charger $750
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Range alert $0
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,270$13,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0226

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20132017
ModelC-ClassModel S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in116.5 in
Length180.7 in196.0 in
Width69.7 in77.3 in
Height56.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,924 lb.4,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.4 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.463.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Tesla Model S specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested105080%
Total Not Requested26520%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested145073%
Total Not Requested55027%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P100D

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested245092%

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